Based on the Easterseals video “From Compliance to Culture: Foundations of Accessibility Planning.” The original program was presented by WeCo, a member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice released new rules…
Not that long ago, radio was the standard family entertainment. U.S. households of the 1930s and 1940s turned on their radios for everything from soap operas to game shows—all presented in spoken words and sound effects, leaving visuals to the…
The 2025–26 school year has begun, and the “urgent tasks” list seems to need every second you can spare. Especially if your child has to navigate a new school with low vision, try to concentrate with ADHD, or keep up…
The reality is that most of us have been using AI for some time now … Do you use Maps on your smartphone? … Has your child used Text-to-Speech? … Ever asked Siri a question? –“Reading, Writing, and AI,” article…
Last month, we posted on “the world of meeting formats”—pros and cons of virtual/hybrid meetings compared with in-person meetings. Today, we dive deeper into the “how-tos” of digital participation. Be Prepared There are two questions to answer before every virtual…
This post is dedicated to the Abilities Expo, which held its annual Houston event August 1–3. Other expos featuring assistive technology (AT) include: If you don’t use assistive technology yourself, or if all your technology fits on a smartphone, your…
The air-travel problems of wheelchair users are well known, but they’re just one item in the “traveling with disability” assortment. Travelers with other mobility impairments face challenges too, as do travelers with hearing, visual, and neurological disabilities. And many of these…
Welcome to the final post in our first “Expansion Pilot Update” series, which shares stories from five Easterseals affiliates who are taking monthly classes on using our App Search Tool. Today’s material was contributed by Valerie Coles, Director of Program…
Fire drills, long a standard part of school days, date back at least to 1914. Depending on where you grew up, you may also remember other types of school drills—such as the “Cold War” drills of the 1950s–1970s, where students…
This is the fourth post in our “Expansion Pilot Update” series, which shares stories from five Easterseals affiliates who are taking monthly virtual classes on using our App Search Tool. Our contributors for today’s article are Sarah Parker and Lauren…
